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Shackleton "View From A Shack"
During the African Aerospace and Defence Expo held in Cape Town. South Africa in 2006, I had the honour of flying in the Shackleton. The aircraft is the property of the S.A. Airforce Museum at AFB Ysterplaat. The mountain in the background is Table Mountain from where you can see Robbin Island.
Shackleton "Uncle Potties"
Warrant Officer Class 1 Henry James Potgieter, Shackleton flight engineer is standing next to his pride and joy. I had the honour of flying in his "lady" today. It was awesome. You board this "old lady" and you are in another world. All the instruments are original and a mixture of smells, oils, fuel, old leather and the noise... amazing. Oom(uncle) Pottie had to have the Shackleton ready for an air display at the annual African Airospace and Defence Expo held (this year) in Cape Town, South Africa. I used a 12-24mm wide lens to capture the pride in that face!
Oryx "Mountain Rescue SA"
Oryx helicopter stationed at 17Sqn, Swartkop, South Africa. The Mountain Rescue Club, South Africa photographed during training in the Drakensberg mountains.
Alloette "Kwazulu Splendour"
Alloette helicopter based at 17-Squadron, Swartkop, South Africa, on final approach to pick me up. I took this photo in the beautiful Drakensberg mountain range in Kwazulu-Natal.
Oryx "Watering hole"
Oryx helicopter from 17Squadron, Swartkop, South Africa landing at one of numerous beautiful waterfalls in the Drakensberg mountains.
"Handstand in the hole"
Oryx helicopter from 15 Squadron, Durban. I asked the pilot to hover on the other side of the hole in the mountain, so that I can get a frontal photograph of the helicopter. I instructed the pilot to dip the nose just enough so that I can see the tailboom section above the cockpit. The pilot lifted the tail and just carried on and produced this picture. Amazing!
Oryx "Handstand on Take-off"
I took this photograph at Roodewal Bombing Range during the annual Air Capability Demonstration, where live ordenance is delivered by South African Air Force aircraft. The Oryx helicopter is a trusted workhorse and a very powerful machine. This photo was taken after troops were dropped off to attack a staged enemy position.
PC 7 Mark -2 Astra "Falcons in Ysterplaat "
PC 7 Mark -2 Astra from Air Force Base Langebaanweg, Western Cape Province, South Africa. I took this photo during the annual African Aerospace and Defence Expo in Cape Town.
"Pure adrenalin"
Jurgis Kairys flew this display at Mafikeng Airshow in South Africa. This fellow gave the most hair raising show that i have ever witnessed. It was an honour to to actually meet him in person. He is the world champion "UNLIMITED AEROBATIC FLIGHT" pilot.
"Silver Falcons & Sasol Tigers"
"Silver Falcons & Sasol Tigers" teams flying over Cape Town, South Africa. It was a very tragic day, because we lost a very dear friend during this photoshoot. Martin van Straaten, no-2 Tiger, crashed into Table Bay. We will miss you buddy.
Pitts Special "Switchblade"
Pitts Special Aircraft performing the "Switchblade" stunt at the Durban Airshow in South Africa.
Oryx helicopter "Hugging the mirror"
Oryx helicopter from 15 Squadron Durban South Africa flying very fast and very low over the water in the Drakensberg mountains. It was a windless day and I asked the Oryx pilots to perform this manouvre.
"Ripp It"
I took this photo at the annual Durban Airshow at Virginia Airport, South Africa. The panning shot is a difficult technique and you are very lucky to capture a fast moving subject. I find that when you use 125/sec you have a good chance of nailing it.
Oryx at "Gatberg"
This Oryx helicopter from 15 Squadron, Durban, South Africa was photographed in the Drakensberg mountain range, Kwazulu Natal at a place called Gatberg(hole mountain). It is the most amazing venue for a photoshoot.The pilots have loads of fun here. I took this photo from a BK117 (15 Squadron).
JG73's Eurofighter take-off
Eurofighter of the JG73 "Steinhoff" Fighter Squadron based in Laage Air Force Base (Germany), taking off from Zeltweg Air Force Base, Austria.
Rooivalk "Hugging the Ridge"
Rooivalk attack helicopter from 16 Squadron, Air Force Base Bloemspruit, Freestate Province, South Africa. The boys were sneaking up on a simulated enemy base during an assault attack during a "live weapons" training excersize.
